Essential English Collocations and Key Life Observations
Life Lessons and Personal Finance
The Value of Independence and Saving
- In other European countries, children learn to manage without the help of their parents at a younger age so that they can learn to deal with daily problems independently.
- When I started making my living as a journalist, my parents advised me to save money for a rainy day, but I preferred not to listen to them, so I am now in the red.
Dealing with Conflict and Uncertainty
No matter how much you threaten me, you won’t get anything.
Taking legal action is time-consuming and does nothing to improve the already difficult relations.
I’ve been doing well, but the future is uncertain. Anyway, every cloud has a silver lining.
Social Observations and Relationships
Choosing a Career Path
Politician, butcher, economist, lawyer, electrician, and so on. Although there are so many different professions, I find it difficult to choose the right one for me.
I’d like to make my living as a lawyer. They tend to make more money than teachers.
Family and Social Dynamics
The children who lack the security of a good home are more likely to break the law.
My parents want me to settle down. However, I tell them it wouldn’t do me good to do what is right.
I couldn’t go without her. In fact, we are made for each other.
Whenever I try to make a good impression on my boss, I make a fool of myself.
Although I did my best to make friends with Peter, he just made fun of me.
Fame and Privacy
Celebrities find it difficult to settle down and lead an ordinary life. They are always being hounded, and their fame quickly turns into a nightmare.
Home, Health, and Habits
Real Estate and Neighbors
It is pointless, after all, to hope that the people who are trying to sell their house will give you a factual opinion of their neighbors.
Since most problems offend the ears rather than the eyes, it is surprising that so few buyers take the trouble to find out what their neighbors are like.
Diet and Wellness
Few cooks cook as well as my grandmother because they are less and less interested in home-made recipes.
I have put on at least seven kilos since I got married. I should go without so many sweets.
The healthier you live, the longer you’ll live. In other words, leading a healthy and relaxed lifestyle seems a good reason for a longer life.
Travel and Behavior
Travelling anywhere in the world is increasingly easy. But I don’t know how to behave properly abroad.
Duty, Deception, and Decisions
Work Ethic and Responsibility
Students do their duty when they do their homework.
Teachers sometimes put too much pressure on students; although they do their best, it isn’t good enough.
I can’t help thinking he’s lying. He is always making excuses not to do anything.
Before doing business with the Chinese, I’d make sure they don’t make trouble.
Mystery and Loss
Parting with some of their belongings filled them with sadness because they reminded them of their father’s murder and happy childhood.
Since the news spread fast all over Europe, the scholars realized how important it was to decipher the inscription as soon as possible.
Dr. Sheppard was convicted of his wife’s death, but in fact, it was the family window cleaner who had committed the crime.
Since she couldn’t influence the jury, she isn’t to blame for what happened.
My dream turned into a nightmare that had nothing to do with me.
Jim made such a difficult promise to achieve that only his strong will and ability to learn new languages made it come true.
Although she made sure to turn on all the heaters, she was still very cold.